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Cedar plank scallops and shrimp

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Wanasmoke
Wanasmoke Posts: 388
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Drove past the fish market and got inspired on a Wednesday. Had a leftover cedar plank I soaked for a couple hours. Seasoned scallops with olive oil, salt pepper and paprika. Shrimp were marinated in olive oil / lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic. 

Got egg up to 400-450 direct.....scallops went for 20 min and shrimp for about 5 or 6. 


Grilled some garlic bread and roasted some corn and squash. Happy hump day!


LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    I want the data onthe scallops! Time and temps!!!!!!
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • leemschu
    leemschu Posts: 609
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    Those scallops look amazing. Great job brother.
    Dyersburg, TN
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  • cheeaa
    cheeaa Posts: 364
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    Damn that looks good. 
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    Well done
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • roofsc
    roofsc Posts: 53
    edited July 2016
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    bookmarked this,  i get crap for seafood in upstate s.c.  we must way at the end on the supply line.

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
    edited July 2016
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    Anyone try the scallops in the freezer section at Costco? Talk about being at the end of the supply line, here in Kentucky, there is not a lot to work with.
    Thank you for posting.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Wanasmoke
    Wanasmoke Posts: 388
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    YukonRon said:
    I want the data onthe scallops! Time and temps!!!!!!


    They were day boat dry scallops so no gross liquid goo coating!  I took the soaked cedar out of the water, heated it for a few min on one side and flipped and set scallops on top.  20 min at 400 direct.  They take on the flavor of the wood quite a bit so you can change the flavor profile by switching the type of plank.  Would probably be good added to some pasta too.

    I think the biggest thing is having quality scallops.  These are $25 / lb but 8 large scallops was just over a half pound....well worth it.

    LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Wanasmoke said:
    YukonRon said:
    I want the data onthe scallops! Time and temps!!!!!!


    They were day boat dry scallops so no gross liquid goo coating!  I took the soaked cedar out of the water, heated it for a few min on one side and flipped and set scallops on top.  20 min at 400 direct.  They take on the flavor of the wood quite a bit so you can change the flavor profile by switching the type of plank.  Would probably be good added to some pasta too.

    I think the biggest thing is having quality scallops.  These are $25 / lb but 8 large scallops was just over a half pound....well worth it.

    I just never seem to be able to nail the right texture. I love scallops, but I either over cook them and they are too chewy, or under cook and they seem to be a touch gelatenous. I have no idea why I have not planked them, as I have tried every other way imaginable. Just didn't.
    Thank tou for the data. Will apply to next cook.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Fosk
    Fosk Posts: 19
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    I would've lost half those shrimp to the lump Gods below
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  • Wanasmoke
    Wanasmoke Posts: 388
    edited July 2016
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    Fosk said:
    I would've lost half those shrimp to the lump Gods below

    @Fosk Ha!  I lost 2 and I was pissed lol
    LBGE in Elm Grove, WI
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  • Gunnar
    Gunnar Posts: 2,307
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    Good looking seafood...I picked up some skewers at Crate & Barrel relatively inexpensive....about a foot long.

    http://www.crateandbarrel.com/double-skewer-set-of-six/s689861

    LBGE      Katy (Houston) TX
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    You can also use a frog mat to cook your shrimp on.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    Oh, and excellent cook.  Scallops look amazing.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • clemsontyger97
    clemsontyger97 Posts: 390
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    Very, very nice.
    --Because I'm like ice, buddy. When I don't like you, you've got problems.

    KJ Classic
    28" Blackstone
    South Carolina native, adopted Texan, residing in Olive Branch, MS.  Go Tigers.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Nice meal there brother!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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